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Washington Elementary Principal Returns from Administrative Leave After Admitting to Her Role in Rigging Student Election

Washington Elementary Principal Returns from Administrative Leave After Admitting to Her Role in Rigging Student Election

Education By Jean Yamamura

In a letter to the Santa Barbara magnet school’s families, Arielle Curry acknowledged that she ignored the vote totals from the election to choose her child as student president and apologized “for allowing this practice to persist.”

Sarah Jarosz Brings ‘10 Years of Undercurrent’ Tour to Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre

Sarah Jarosz Brings ‘10 Years of Undercurrent’ Tour to Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

The singer-songwriter revisits early songs in an intimate duo with bassist husband Jeff Picker.

The Long Journey to ‘Free Leonard Peltier’

The Long Journey to ‘Free Leonard Peltier’

Film By Taylor Cusimano

Producer Kevin McKiernan reflects on bringing Peltier’s story to screen, following a 2017 story he wrote for the ‘Santa Barbara Independent.’

Book Review | ‘Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures’ by Judd Apatow & ‘The Uncool: A Memoir’ by Cameron Crowe

Book Review | ‘Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures’ by Judd Apatow & ‘The Uncool: A Memoir’ by Cameron Crowe

Books By George Yatchisin

The happy/sad universes of two of today’s biggest comedy writers.

A New Type of Couture

A New Type of Couture

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Upcycle Couture, a reuse fashion show to benefit Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, debuts October 16.

Why Does It Cost So Much to Remodel Here?

Why Does It Cost So Much to Remodel Here?

Good Bones By Emily Kellow

Make sure that your vision and your budget live on the same planet.

Bill Evans Tribute Comes to The Grand on State

Bill Evans Tribute Comes to The Grand on State

Music By Jim Buckley

One of today’s leading jazz piano virtuosos, Tamir Hendelman, leads a trio highlighting Evans’s work.

multimedia Stories

‘LA Times’ Star Mark Barabak Breaks Down Midterms State of Play: Dems Look Solid to Win House, Puncher’s Chance to Take Senate

Video

California’s top political columnist returns to “Newsmakers TV” for in-depth and detailed analysis of how Iran war and Trump’s unpopularity triggered a “red undertow” that may lead to “blue wave.”

UCSB Arts & Lectures ‘Air Time’: Sérgio and Clarice Assad

Audio

A conversation with Charles Donelan.

Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow Draws a Crowd in Santa Ynez Despite Soaring Temperatures

Photo

A heatwave doesn’t keep dancers from competing at the weekend powwow.

Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum

Video

The discussion included candidates Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten, and Kristen Sneddon.

Santa Barbara City Council District 4 Candidate Forum

Video

The discussion included the candidates Devon Wardlow, Monte Wilson, Jason Dominguez, and Genevieve Taft-Vasquez.

Santa Barbara City Council District 6 Candidate Forum

Video

The discussion included candidates Annabella Lehne, Alexander Stoeber, Gabe Escobedo, and Jason Carlton.

A Gen Z Voter’s Guide for Santa Barbara City Elections | Behind the Desk

Video

‘Indy’ staffers Ryan Cruz and Maya Johnson discuss upcoming Santa Barbara election issues and candidates.

Santa Barbara City Council District 5 Candidate Forum

Video

The discussion included candidates Ian Baucke, James Zurlinden, and Margaret ‘Cevin’ Cathell.

Hurricane Marie Makes a Splash

Hurricane Marie sent huge swells to Los Angeles County, but surfers in Santa Barbara enjoyed some fun-sized waves.

Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Photo

Pacific Pride Festival makes a splash on the waterfront.

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Arts & Entertainment

Bill Evans Tribute Comes to The Grand on State

Bill Evans Tribute Comes to The Grand on State

Music By Jim Buckley

One of today’s leading jazz piano virtuosos, Tamir Hendelman, leads a trio highlighting Evans’s work.

The Long Journey to ‘Free Leonard Peltier’

The Long Journey to ‘Free Leonard Peltier’

Film By Taylor Cusimano

Brazilian Musical Family Jewelry

Brazilian Musical Family Jewelry

Music By Josef Woodard

Laughs and Good Fortune Come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Laughs and Good Fortune Come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Comedy By Leslie Dinaberg

ON the Beat | Not-So-Secret Life of Plant

ON the Beat | Not-So-Secret Life of Plant

ON the Beat By Josef Woodard

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Food & Drink

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

Food By Ingrid Bostrom

An insider’s take on a favorite community festival.

Elevating Carpinteria’s Brunch and Lunch Game

Elevating Carpinteria’s Brunch and Lunch Game

Food By Rebecca Horrigan

Celebrating Country Roots

Celebrating Country Roots

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Munching on Lunch at Monte’s

Munching on Lunch at Monte’s

Food By Leslie Dinaberg

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Living

Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow Draws a Crowd in Santa Ynez Despite Soaring Temperatures

Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow Draws a Crowd in Santa Ynez Despite Soaring Temperatures

Photo By Elaine Sanders

A heatwave doesn’t keep dancers from competing at the weekend powwow.

Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Travel By Ryan P. Cruz

A Second Chance for Santa Barbara’s Senior Dogs

Animals By Tiana Molony

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Sports

Gauchos Dominate Cal Poly 3-1 in Front of Massive Crowd at Harder Stadium

Gauchos Dominate Cal Poly 3-1 in Front of Massive Crowd at Harder Stadium

Sports By Victor Bryant

UC Santa Barbara will next travel to Spokane, Washington, to face Gonzaga on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Prep Football Roundup: Santa Barbara Drops a Nailbiter to Ventura, 24-21

Sports By Victor Bryant

Girls’ Volleyball Roundup: Dos Pueblos, Bishop Diego and Santa Barbara Capture Key Victories

Sports By Victor Bryant

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Real Estate

Why Does It Cost So Much to Remodel Here?

Why Does It Cost So Much to Remodel Here?

Good Bones By Emily Kellow

Make sure that your vision and your budget live on the same planet.

If We Make Our Homes Safer, Will Insurance Follow?

If We Make Our Homes Safer, Will Insurance Follow?

Real Estate Scoop By Kathleen Rogers

To Permit or Not to Permit: Is That Even a Question?

To Permit or Not to Permit: Is That Even a Question?

Mortgage Minute By Austin Lampson

Bye-Bye, White Trim?

Bye-Bye, White Trim?

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

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Announcements

Cierre parcial en la glorieta de la Avenida Hollister reprogramado para comenzar ESTE lunes 12 de octubre

Anuncios By City of Goleta

Partial Closure at Hollister Avenue Roundabout Rescheduled to Begin THIS Monday, October 12

Announcement By City of Goleta

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Launches ‘Unscripted Voyages’

Announcement By Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

El estado aprueba $2.5 millones para mejoras en el Centro Comunitario de Goleta y la Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta

Anuncios By City of Goleta

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